In this episode, Dr Yassir Morsi tears apart the illusions we’ve been trained to live under: the “good Muslim” template, the obsession with small‑i Islamophobia while the big machine crushes millions, the trap of therapeutic language used to pacify political rage, and the endless repetition that keeps our community stuck. A writer, political theorist, and emerging psychologist, Yassir is known for confronting power without flinching. His book Radical Skin, Moderate Masks dissected how the system manufactures Muslim subjecthood — and in this conversation, he sharpens that blade even further. From Gaza to Australia, from campuses to counselling rooms, he explains why Muslim pain is always managed, never addressed… and why the only honest horizon is self‑determination. This episode is for anyone tired of the hamster wheel, tired of the trap, and ready for a politics that actually speaks to our condition. About Dr Yassir Morsi: Dr Yassir Morsi is an Australian Muslim academic and writer known for his work in race, Islamophobia studies, political theory, and the psychology of witnessing violence. His career bridges two worlds — politics and psychology — giving him a unique lens on the Muslim experience in the West. His writing appears in The Guardian, New Matilda, and academic journals, and he lectures on race, identity, and political power. His research digs into how states manufacture the “acceptable Muslim,” how trauma is mediated through institutions, and how global violence shapes Muslim subjectivity.About Dr Yassir Morsi:Dr Yassir Morsi is an Australian Muslim academic and writer known for his work in race, Islamophobia studies, political theory, and the psychology of witnessing violence. His career bridges two worlds — politics and psychology — giving him a unique lens on the Muslim experience in the West. His writing appears in The Guardian, New Matilda, and academic journals, and he lectures on race, identity, and political power. His research digs into how states manufacture the “acceptable Muslim,” how trauma is mediated through institutions, and how global violence shapes Muslim subjectivity. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Muslim voices are suppressed 02:50 – Rage, psychology & Gaza 06:45 – Therapy vs political trauma 15:30 – The “good Muslim” template 24:10 – The leadership hamster wheel 35:00 – Small vs Big Islamophobia 52:20 – The Islamophobia Envoy distraction 1:06:15 – Self-determination over acceptance Follow Stand for Palestine's work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stand4palestineausTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@stand.4.p4lestine
